Millennium Campus Network’s Sam Vaghar Honored With Elevate Prize Foundation’s Founder’s Award, Fueling Youth-Led  Local Action for Global Change

PRESS RELEASE November 21, 2025

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Wonder Sekey, Millennium Oceans Prize Winner - 2021
Wonder Sekey, Millennium Oceans Prize Winner - 2021

“Fisheries are immensely important to the Ghanaian socio economic ecosystem. Around 50% of my local population depends on fisheries in one way or the other, and nearly 60% of Ghana’s protein source comes from fish. So to restore these mangroves is to restore livelihoods. It is to safeguard communities. It is a patriotic act both for this generation and the next.”

How to encourage family and friends to stop spreading misinformation on social media
How to encourage family and friends to stop spreading misinformation on social media

Your cousin knows for a fact that coronavirus vaccines have mind-controlling microchips. “Stop the steal” conspiracy theories maybe flooded your social media feeds during and after the 2020 US presidential election. Your friend shares an article about why 5G technology will harm everyone’s health.

Important Note on Coronavirus
Important Note on Coronavirus

You are likely following the news on the spread of coronavirus. At this time, I want to encourage our alumni and supporters worldwide to visit trusted sources for real-time updates like the WHO and the CDC.

Millennium Campus Network receives first-time grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
Millennium Campus Network receives first-time grant from Newman’s Own Foundation

Millennium Campus Network (MCN) is pleased to announce it has received a first-time grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman.

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Millennium Campus Network’s Sam Vaghar Honored With Elevate Prize Foundation’s Founder’s Award, Fueling Youth-Led Local Action for Global Change

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